KY-1780 over Mid-Fk Ky Rvr
PoorPosted for loadLeslie County, Kentucky · .01 Miles W of JCT KY2058 · Structure no. 066B00026N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 153
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1780 over Mid-Fk Ky Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1780 over Mid-Fk Ky Rvr in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1780 over Mid-Fk Ky Rvr built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1780 over Mid-Fk Ky Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1780 over Mid-Fk Ky Rvr carry?
About 153 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-1780 over Mid-Fk Ky Rvr?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1780 over Mid-Fk Ky Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.